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Cellular networks, such as 5G systems, are becoming increasingly complex for supporting various deployment scenarios and applications. Embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in 5G evolution is critical to managing the complexity and fueling…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-11-23 Xingqin Lin , Mingzhe Chen , Henrik Rydén , Jaeseong Jeong , Heunchul Lee , Mårten Sundberg , Roy Timo , Hazhir S. Razaghi , H. Vincent Poor

Mobility performance has been a key focus in cellular networks up to 5G. To enhance handover (HO) performance, 3GPP introduced Conditional Handover (CHO) and Layer 1/Layer 2 Triggered Mobility (LTM) mechanisms in 5G. While these reactive HO…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-09-30 Ana Gonzalez Bermudez , Miquel Farreras , Milan Groshev , José Antonio Trujillo , Isabel de la Bandera , Raquel Barco

Although the technology of femtocells is highly promising, many challenging problems should be addressed before fully harvesting its potential. In this paper, we investigate the problem of cell association and handover management in…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2012-10-19 Hui Zhou , Donglin Hu , Shiwen Mao , Prathima Agrawal , Saketh Anuma Reddy

Handover optimization in O-RAN faces growing challenges due to heterogeneous user mobility patterns and rapidly varying radio conditions. Existing ML-based handover schemes typically operate at the near-RT layer, which lack awareness of the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-19 Abdul Wadud , Fatemeh Golpayegani , Nima Afraz

Since the 6th Generation (6G) of wireless networks is expected to provide a new level of network services and meet the emerging expectations of the future, it will be a complex and intricate networking system. 6Gs sophistication and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-10-31 Navideh Ghafouri , John S. Vardakas , Kostas Ramantas , Christos Verikoukis

To improve the system performance towards the Shannon limit, advanced radio resource management mechanisms play a fundamental role. In particular, scheduling should receive much attention, because it allocates radio resources among…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2021-03-23 Jian Wang , Chen Xu , Rong Li , Yiqun Ge , Jun Wang

The stringent performance requirements of future wireless networks, such as ultra-high data rates, extremely high reliability and low latency, are spurring worldwide studies on defining the next-generation multiple-input multiple-output…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-05-16 Qiyu Hu , Yunlong Cai , Guangyi Zhang , Guanding Yu , Geoffrey Ye Li

The fifth generation of cellular networks (5G) will rely on edge cloud deployments to satisfy the ultra-low latency demand of future applications. In this paper, we argue that such deployments can also be used to enable advanced data-driven…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2020-06-05 Michele Polese , Rittwik Jana , Velin Kounev , Ke Zhang , Supratim Deb , Michele Zorzi

The dynamic allocation of spectrum in 5G / 6G networks is critical to efficient resource utilization. However, applying traditional deep reinforcement learning (DRL) is often infeasible due to its immense sample complexity and the safety…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2026-03-02 Oluwaseyi Giwa , Tobi Awodunmila , Muhammad Ahmed Mohsin , Ahsan Bilal , Muhammad Ali Jamshed

This report investigates the application of deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithms for dynamic resource allocation in wireless communication systems. An environment that includes a base station, multiple antennas, and user equipment…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2025-03-14 Shubham Malhotra , Fnu Yashu , Muhammad Saqib , Dipkumar Mehta , Jagdish Jangid , Sachin Dixit

The demands of ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) in ``NextG" cellular networks necessitate innovative approaches for efficient resource utilisation. The current literature on 6G O-RAN primarily addresses improved mobile…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-09-10 Rana M. Sohaib , Syed Tariq Shah , Poonam Yadav

The year 2019 witnessed the rollout of the 5G standard, which promises to offer significant data rate improvement over 4G. While 5G is still in its infancy, there has been an increased shift in the research community for communication…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-08-25 Anu Jagannath , Jithin Jagannath , Tommaso Melodia

Emerging 6G industrial networks envision autonomous in-X subnetworks to support efficient and cost-effective short range, localized connectivity for autonomous control operations. Supporting timely transmission of event-driven, critical…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-06-16 Samira Abdelrahman , Hossam Farag , Gilberto Berardinelli

The 6G vision is envisaged to enable agile network expansion and rapid deployment of new on-demand microservices (e.g., visibility services for data traffic management, mobile edge computing services) closer to the network's edge IoT…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-10-05 Shah Zeb , Muhammad Ahmad Rathore , Aamir Mahmood , Syed Ali Hassan , JongWon Kim , Mikael Gidlund

Sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks are expected to support immersive and mission-critical applications requiring ultra-reliable communication, sub-second responsiveness, and multi-Gbps data rates. Dense small-cell deployments are a key…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-13 Tuğçe Bilen , Ian F. Akyildiz

Communications systems to date are primarily designed with the goal of reliable transfer of digital sequences (bits). Next generation (NextG) communication systems are beginning to explore shifting this design paradigm to reliably executing…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-03-23 Yalin E. Sagduyu , Sennur Ulukus , Aylin Yener

Higher frequencies that are introduced in 5G networks cause rapid signal degradation and challenge user mobility. In recent studies, a conditional handover procedure has been adopted for 5G networks to enhance user mobility robustness. In…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-02-11 Umur Karabulut , Ahmad Awada , Ingo Viering , Andre Noll Barreto , Gerhard P. Fettweis

The application of machine learning in wireless communications has been extensively explored, with deep unfolding emerging as a powerful model-based technique. Deep unfolding enhances interpretability by transforming complex iterative…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-01-15 Sukanya Deka , Kuntal Deka , Nhan Thanh Nguyen , Sanjeev Sharma , Vimal Bhatia , Nandana Rajatheva

Handovers (HOs) are the cornerstone of modern cellular networks for enabling seamless connectivity to a vast and diverse number of mobile users. However, as mobile networks become more complex with more diverse users and smaller cells,…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-07-11 Michail Kalntis , Fernando A. Kuipers , George Iosifidis

Vehicular crowdsensing is anticipated to become a key catalyst for data-driven optimization in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) domain. Yet, the expected growth in massive Machine-type Communication (mMTC) caused by…

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